Cybersecurity Chaos: iOS 26 Wipes Spyware Evidence, Scouts Earn AI Badges, and More!

SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup is your backstage pass to the digital world’s drama, featuring the latest quirks like iOS 26 deleting spyware evidence faster than you can say “Pegasus,” and a Maryland vulnerability disclosure program that invites you to snitch on their systems—all wrapped in a concise and witty package!

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Hot Take:

Buckle up, folks! This week in cybersecurity reads like a spy thriller, with tales of espionage, digital ransoms, and scouts earning badges for battling the bots. In a world where even Boy Scouts are gearing up to fight cybercrime, it’s clear that cybersecurity isn’t just a field—it’s a battlefield. Let’s dive into the digital drama!

Key Points:

  • Apple’s iOS 26 overwrites critical spyware logs, complicating forensic investigations.
  • EfficientLab’s employee monitoring software is riddled with unpatched vulnerabilities.
  • Scouts BSA introduces AI and cybersecurity merit badges to build future-ready skills.
  • Collins Aerospace was hacked by Everest, causing airport disruptions and data theft.
  • Maryland launches a statewide vulnerability disclosure program to enhance cybersecurity.

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